ellen's "new" new england boiled dinner

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

My New England Boiled dinner contains ham rather than the traditional corned beef because, well, I don't like corned beef, nor does anyone in my family. 05-28-2018

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For ellen's "new" new england boiled dinner

  • 1-2 lb
    ham slices
  • 1 lg
    head green cabbage
  • 4 lg
    idaho potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 6 c
    water
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/4 tsp
    pepper
  • 1 tsp
    caraway seeds

How To Make ellen's "new" new england boiled dinner

  • 1
    Cut cabbage into eight wedges and place in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
  • 2
    Add ham slices to pot, cover and simmer for one hour.
  • 3
    Add potatoes, salt and pepper, and caraway seeds, and continue simmering for another hour, or until cabbage and potatoes are tender.

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